rebirth

noun

re·​birth (ˌ)rē-ˈbərth How to pronounce rebirth (audio)
ˈrē-ˌbərth
1
a
: a new or second birth : metempsychosis
b
: spiritual regeneration
2
: renaissance, revival
a rebirth of nationalism

Examples of rebirth in a Sentence

the natural cycle of birth, death, and rebirth in plants a renewed interest in long-playing records led to the rebirth of the turntable among audiophiles
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Born Again was a rebirth moment for Silvera, who, just a few years ago, thought his journey on Daredevil was done for good after Netflix canceled the show in 2018. Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025 For people everywhere, the start of spring signals a time of rebirth and a breath of fresh air. Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 17 Apr. 2025 The thunder goddess descended, promising protection, rebirth. Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025 Either way, for a beleaguered recruiting industry, AI in recruiting could be the rebirth the function needs, digitizing the mundane to make room for the humanity. Susan Lamotte, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rebirth

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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The first known use of rebirth was in 1837

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“Rebirth.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rebirth. Accessed 2 May. 2025.

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rebirth

noun
re·​birth (ˈ)rē-ˈbərth How to pronounce rebirth (audio)
1
: a new or second birth
2
: a return to importance

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